Regularly $679.99, on sale for $427.99 (-37% off BB regular and -22% off of next-best price). Good deal if you missed out on the Samsung 40" (UN40EH5050) on sale at Costco last weekend ($419.99). (I'm still weirded out by 120 Hz -- like watching a soap opera.)

I plan to hook up my old HTPC to this, so having just two HDMI inputs doesn't bother me. (You also could use the component for a third input, if you had to.) In fact, on my main television, my HTPC serves as both DVR and Blu-ray player. If having two HDMIs is too few, then this TV may not be for you.

I didn't see any information indicated that it's an IPS display, so I'd assume not, unless that's standard for Samsung HDTVs. This is only the 5000 series after all (even though the TelevisionInfo reviewer prefers this to the 6000 series equivalent).

FrugalGamer

Senior Member - 1K

posted: Nov. 30, 2012 @ 8:04a

Mercx said: Kicking myself i missed out on the costco one

This could be your chance to rectify the situation, especially if you have an AMEX and take advantage of the Facebook sync deal ($20 statement credit) -- that's my stance. FWCB came across as $10 (2.3%), which eliminates the price difference. Yeah, you lose out on the extra year of warranty, but Samsungs should be pretty reliable.

Also, BB has a good holiday return policy, so if you see something better come along, you can always return it.

Mercx

Member

posted: Nov. 30, 2012 @ 8:17a

Hoogineer said: Mercx said: Kicking myself i missed out on the costco one

This could be your chance to rectify the situation, especially if you have an AMEX and take advantage of the Facebook sync deal ($20 statement credit) -- that's my stance. FWCB came across as $10 (2.3%), which eliminates the price difference. Yeah, you lose out on the extra year of warranty, but Samsungs should be pretty reliable.

Also, BB has a good holiday return policy, so if you see something better come along, you can always return it.

Hmm thanks for the tip didnt see the AMEX deal. So youre buying online for instore pick up to get the FWCB?

FrugalGamer

Senior Member - 1K

posted: Nov. 30, 2012 @ 8:33a

Mercx said: Hoogineer said: Mercx said: Kicking myself i missed out on the costco one

This could be your chance to rectify the situation, especially if you have an AMEX and take advantage of the Facebook sync deal ($20 statement credit) -- that's my stance. FWCB came across as $10 (2.3%), which eliminates the price difference. Yeah, you lose out on the extra year of warranty, but Samsungs should be pretty reliable.

Also, BB has a good holiday return policy, so if you see something better come along, you can always return it.

Hmm thanks for the tip didnt see the AMEX deal. So youre buying online for instore pick up to get the FWCB?

You got it. I ordered around midnight and it's ready for pick-up; I have over a week to go pick it up. Buy-online, pickup-in-store is my go-to (especially for Sears) for receiving FWCB.

Again: Is this the Toshiba $179 deal? No. But I wanted an LED-backlit set and I wasn't going to wait in line late at night to purchase something.

FuzzyWuzzyDan

Member

posted: Nov. 30, 2012 @ 10:33a

For those who are concerned with only two HDMI, you should really consider a good Receiver that does video switching as well. The whole point of a TV is really to be a big monitor. Once you have a large number of devices you should be using the receiver to switch them for you. I have only one HDMI running to my TV, but have 5 devices hooked to my receiver (some hdmi, some component, etc)

horizon6

Senior Member - 3K

posted: Nov. 30, 2012 @ 11:01a

FuzzyWuzzyDan said: For those who are concerned with only two HDMI, you should really consider a good Receiver that does video switching as well. The whole point of a TV is really to be a big monitor. Once you have a large number of devices you should be using the receiver to switch them for you. I have only one HDMI running to my TV, but have 5 devices hooked to my receiver (some hdmi, some component, etc)

Any suggested "Receiver"?

Thanks

FrugalGamer

Senior Member - 1K

posted: Nov. 30, 2012 @ 11:17a

FuzzyWuzzyDan said: For those who are concerned with only two HDMI, you should really consider a good Receiver that does video switching as well. The whole point of a TV is really to be a big monitor. Once you have a large number of devices you should be using the receiver to switch them for you. I have only one HDMI running to my TV, but have 5 devices hooked to my receiver (some hdmi, some component, etc)

Completely agree: the primary job of your TV is to display an awesome picture; everything else is ancillary. E.g., you can outsource "Smart TV" features to your Roku, BD player, HTPC, etc.

horizon6

Senior Member - 3K

posted: Nov. 30, 2012 @ 11:40a

Hoogineer said: FuzzyWuzzyDan said: For those who are concerned with only two HDMI, you should really consider a good Receiver that does video switching as well. The whole point of a TV is really to be a big monitor. Once you have a large number of devices you should be using the receiver to switch them for you. I have only one HDMI running to my TV, but have 5 devices hooked to my receiver (some hdmi, some component, etc)

Completely agree: the primary job of your TV is to display an awesome picture; everything else is ancillary. E.g., you can outsource "Smart TV" features to your Roku, BD player, HTPC, etc.

Should I be concerned about this TV being only 60HZ?Won't be watching much sports but would this TV experience "blur" while watching HD TV programming and movies?I'm tempted to buy this but need some advice from someone that has experienced regular viewing on both 120 HZ and 60 HZ.

FrugalGamer

Senior Member - 1K

posted: Nov. 30, 2012 @ 3:26p

me072 said: Should I be concerned about this TV being only 60HZ?Won't be watching much sports but would this TV experience "blur" while watching HD TV programming and movies?I'm tempted to buy this but need some advice from someone that has experienced regular viewing on both 120 HZ and 60 HZ.

My opinion is that 120 Hz makes television look (for lack of a better term) "soap-opera-y". I have been watching a 60 Hz LCD HDTV for five years and am used to how it looks and have no complaints. Having said that, I could be missing out and not know it, although I have several coworkers who feel the same way. 120 Hz supposedly is more suitable for sports viewing; e.g., it might be easier to track the path of a pass on a football game.

I'll let someone with more time in front of a 120 Hz TV share his/her opinion, though.

khuranajas

New Member

posted: Nov. 30, 2012 @ 3:39p

if you guys have an xbox360 and have played halo4 and have an American Express (lots of conditionals!!), then complete a spartan ops mission and then get 50 off 100 from best buy purchase!! I am waiting for my email confirmation from AMEX and hoping this deal stays put!!

heatheriya

New Member

posted: Dec. 1, 2012 @ 3:41p

This is no longer available

FrugalGamer

Senior Member - 1K

posted: Dec. 1, 2012 @ 4:58p

heatheriya said: This is no longer available $549.99 now -- que lastima.

FrugalGamer

Senior Member - 1K

posted: Dec. 8, 2012 @ 6:02p

I finally picked my set up today. It looks good; much sturdier and higher build quality than the Insignia 39" one that I returned. No pixel problems that I can detect. I'll update this post with any other findings. I'm glad I spent the extra money to get a higher-quality display (although I was strongly considering spending an extra $50 [after Amazon promo credit] for the Panasonic Viera 42" 120 Hz Smart TV model that I posted.)

It's marked as having a TS02 panel, which AVS Forum indicates is the better variation.

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